A Message from Fr. Howarth

When you attend a funeral, you will notice many floral tributes to the deceased. As someone who appreciates flowers, seeing them beautifully arranged in vases and baskets is a sight to behold. However, they usually all end up in an unflattering heap on top of the grave. I would ask you to think about having a Mass offered for your loved one. St. Monica famously said, “I care not where you bury me, but remember me at the altar of the Lord.” Perhaps, when prearranging your fune

Our beautiful Stations of the Cross were crafted by the German-born sculptor Joseph Sibbel, considered one of the most important religious sculptures of American religious statuary. The Stations were fashioned in New York at his studio. Look for his signature on the bottom right corner of the first station. The Stations needed something more. They were like beautiful pictures without a frame. The frame guides the viewer's eye to the subject, adding depth and context. The fini